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# Senior Data Scientist

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Engineering, Microprocessors, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Revision Control Systems, Graph Database, Apache Hadoop, Information Retrieval, Intelligence Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Neo4j, Open Source Technology, OpenShift, SQL Databases, Subversion, Explainable AI (XAI), Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Pytorch, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Social Network Analysis, Git, Scikit Learn, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Entity Resolution, Streamlit Framework, GPT, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466874903&tx=JL8983FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Are you ready to thrive? Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show how to accelerate your career path., * Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent graduate degree in a quantitative or analytical field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computational Social Science, etc.). Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

 * 12+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis, developing analytics and AI/ML solutions (10+ years with a Master's).
 * Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph.
 * Proficiency in Python and at least one other scripting language.
 * Demonstrated experience collaborating with hybrid teams to research, build, and deploy complex, user-friendly analytical platforms.
 * Track record of creative problem solving, active learning, and mission-focused outcomes.
 * Familiarity with version control tools (git, svn, JIRA) and deployment technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)., * Experience supporting military or intelligence community customers.
 * Expertise with knowledge graphs (neo4j, graph ML), predictive algorithms, image classifiers, object detectors, information retrieval, SQL, Elastic Stack.
 * Experience deploying data science applications (e.g., Streamlit) and working with distributed systems (Hadoop, Ray, Spark).
 * Familiarity with Azure/C2S, hardware platforms (CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs), and advanced analytical methodologies (social network analysis, supply chain analysis, NLP, classification algorithms, image processing).
 * Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Multimodal LLMs, Langchain, vLLM, llama.cpp.

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## Description

* Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions for mission-critical applications.
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, engineers, and developers to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative, production-ready algorithms and platforms.
 * Apply cutting-edge techniques in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, entity resolution, graph analytics, explainable AI, and operational analytics.
 * Work with diverse data types (structured, unstructured, open source, digital media) and leverage modern tools such as Python, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, LLM frameworks, and geospatial analytics platforms.
 * Contribute to the integration of AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, platform engineering, cybersecurity, and observability in a fast-paced, engineering-centric environment.
 * Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote and on-site work in the National Capital Region (Rockville, MD and/or Alexandria, VA).